What is the Insurrection Act and what happens if Trump uses it in Minnesota?
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
What is the Insurrection Act — and why Trump’s threat to invoke it in Minnesota is rare
President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a seldom-used 19th-century law that could let him deploy U.S. troops to quell protests in Minneapolis over federal immigration enforcement and ICE-related shootings. The act has only been invoked about 30 times in U.S. history — most recently during the 1992 Los Angeles riots — and legal experts say its use now raises constitutional questions amid disputes with Minnesota officials.
President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a seldom-used 19th-century law that could let him deploy U.S. troops to quell protests in Minneapolis over federal immigration enforcement and ICE-related shootings. The act has only been invoked about 30 times in U.S. history — most recently during the 1992 Los Angeles riots — and legal experts say its use now raises constitutional questions amid disputes with Minnesota officials.
ICE detains parent at Robbinsdale bus stop, school district says
ICE agents detained a parent at a school bus stop, according to Robbinsdale Area Schools.
ICE agents detained a parent at a school bus stop, according to Robbinsdale Area Schools.
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act in Minneapolis, expert weighs in
From Iran’s airspace shutdown and travel warnings in the Middle East to Denmark boosting military defenses in Greenland and President Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis, global and domestic tensions are escalating fast.
From Iran’s airspace shutdown and travel warnings in the Middle East to Denmark boosting military defenses in Greenland and President Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis, global and domestic tensions are escalating fast.
Another shooting involving ICE reported in Minneapolis
Another shooting involving an ICE agent in Minneapolis was reported Wednesday night. One person was injured and protests escalated in the city.
Another shooting involving an ICE agent in Minneapolis was reported Wednesday night. One person was injured and protests escalated in the city.
Civil investigation into deadly Minnesota ICE shooting | The Chicago Report
Prominent Illinois Defense Attorney Antonio Romanucci announced a civil investigation into the killing of Minnesota resident Renee Good at the hands of an ICE agent. This as Good's family issued its first official statement.
Prominent Illinois Defense Attorney Antonio Romanucci announced a civil investigation into the killing of Minnesota resident Renee Good at the hands of an ICE agent. This as Good's family issued its first official statement.
Unrest shows no signs of slowing down after Minneapolis ICE shooting
Federal agents and protesters continue to clash outside of a federal facility near Minneapolis, over last week's federal shooting by an ICE agent.
Federal agents and protesters continue to clash outside of a federal facility near Minneapolis, over last week's federal shooting by an ICE agent.
Walz impeachment articles drafted by Minnesota House lawmakers
Arguing that “[taxpayers] are demanding accountability of their elected officials," Minnesota House Republicans are set to introduce articles of impeachment against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Arguing that “[taxpayers] are demanding accountability of their elected officials," Minnesota House Republicans are set to introduce articles of impeachment against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Minnesota ICE lawsuit: Judge allows ICE to continue operation amid legal arguments
A federal court judge is allowing the ICE surge in Minnesota to continue for now amid a legal challenge by the state.
A federal court judge is allowing the ICE surge in Minnesota to continue for now amid a legal challenge by the state.
6 MN federal prosecutors resign amid investigation into Renee Good's widow: report
Six prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota have resigned in the wake of a reported investigation into the widow of Renee Good, the woman shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
Six prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota have resigned in the wake of a reported investigation into the widow of Renee Good, the woman shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
ICE in Minnesota: Anti-ICE protests get heated outside Whipple Building
The number of ICE agents operating in Minnesota is expected to increase, even as state and city leaders attempt to stop the escalation through legal action.
The number of ICE agents operating in Minnesota is expected to increase, even as state and city leaders attempt to stop the escalation through legal action.
State charges possible but complicated in Minneapolis ICE shooting | ChicagoNOW
Former federal prosecutor explains why bringing state charges against the ICE agent in the Renee Good fatal shooting could be difficult.
Former federal prosecutor explains why bringing state charges against the ICE agent in the Renee Good fatal shooting could be difficult.
Protests continue in Minneapolis as state sues Trump admin over ICE tactics
After another weekend of protests over federal immigration enforcement and the fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting, the state is suing to halt what they call an unconstitutional surge of ICE and DHS agents and their tactics.
After another weekend of protests over federal immigration enforcement and the fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting, the state is suing to halt what they call an unconstitutional surge of ICE and DHS agents and their tactics.
Trump admin ending temporary protected status for Somalis in March
The Trump administration announced it will end temporary protected status for Somalis in the United States, forcing any Somali migrant in the country on that status to leave by mid-March.
The Trump administration announced it will end temporary protected status for Somalis in the United States, forcing any Somali migrant in the country on that status to leave by mid-March.
Protests intensify days after deadly ICE shooting in Minnesota
ICE is continuing its operations in Minneapolis, days after 37-year-old Renee Good was fatally shot by an agent.
ICE is continuing its operations in Minneapolis, days after 37-year-old Renee Good was fatally shot by an agent.
Minneapolis ICE shooting: Police issue arrest order for downtown protesters
Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters gathered outside a hotel in downtown Minneapolis, which eventually led to a dispersal order by police.
Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters gathered outside a hotel in downtown Minneapolis, which eventually led to a dispersal order by police.
Woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis: What we know about Renee Nicole Good
A female was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed Wednesday. Here's what we know.
A female was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Minneapolis on edge as mayor raises concerns over ICE shooting investigation
Tensions are rising in Minneapolis after the mayor said he is concerned about federal officials excluding state investigators from the probe into a woman’s fatal shooting by an ICE officer, as protests continue and the National Guard is placed on standby.
Tensions are rising in Minneapolis after the mayor said he is concerned about federal officials excluding state investigators from the probe into a woman’s fatal shooting by an ICE officer, as protests continue and the National Guard is placed on standby.
Another federal immigration enforcement shooting raises questions in Oregon and Minnesota
Two people were shot during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Oregon, days after a fatal shooting in Minnesota, fueling protests and renewed scrutiny of how these encounters are handled.
Two people were shot during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Oregon, days after a fatal shooting in Minnesota, fueling protests and renewed scrutiny of how these encounters are handled.
Tensions growing over federal agent shootings
Federal officials say an ICE agent acted in self-defense when he shot and killed a 37-year-old mother in Minneapolis, but local leaders are questioning that account as tensions grow.
Federal officials say an ICE agent acted in self-defense when he shot and killed a 37-year-old mother in Minneapolis, but local leaders are questioning that account as tensions grow.